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SynthesisFrontiers in oncology2021

Prognostic Value of Peripheral Whole Blood Cell Counts Derived Indexes in Gallbladder Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Bowen Xu, Zhiqiang Chen, Jing Zhang, Jianhua Chang, Wei Zhao, Zhaoru Dong, Xuting Zhi, Tao Li

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Bowen XuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Zhiqiang ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Jing ZhangDepartment of Surgery, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang City, Weifang, China.
Jianhua ChangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Wei ZhaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Zhaoru DongDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Xuting ZhiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Tao LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is a rare gastrointestinal malignancy with poor prognosis. Adequate pre-treatment prediction of survival is essential for risk stratification and patient selection for aggressive surgery or adjuvant therapeutic strategy. Whole blood cell count (WBCC) derived indexes are broadly used as prognosticative biomarkers in various cancer types, but their utility in GBC needs to be validated.

methodsAn extensive literature review was conducted in line with PRISMA guideline until June 31 2020, to identify original studies concerning WBCC-derived indexes as prognostic indicators in GBC. All relative parameters were extracted and pooled for statistical analyses.

resultsFourteen studies incorporating 2,324 patients were included with a high quality and low risk of biases. All 14 studies evaluated the prognostic value of NLR showing a significant correlation with OS in GBC patients (HR = 1.94,

conclusionThe WBCC-derived indexes including NLR, MLR/LMR and PLR were validated to be useful prognostic parameters for predicting survival outcomes in GBC patients. These series of indexes, especially NLR, could improve risk stratification and facilitate better patient selection for surgical resection or aggressive chemotherapy in the decision making of GBC patients.

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gallbladder carcinoma (GBC)lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR)neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR)prognosis

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PMCPMC8273513

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